Who: ONE FAN sets out
Where: to a foreign land
Mission: to get to see her favorite celebrities
But was given a present she would treasure 'till the end of time
Would she choose to
SCREAM and let the whole world KNOW
or
KEEP it safe?
Would she choose her OWN happiness
or
choose to let THEM be secretly happy?
Would she choose to THROW them to the crocodiles
or
PROTECT them?
ONE FAN. ONE MISSION. ONE ENCOUNTER.
IF YOU ARE HER, WHAT PATH WILL YOU TAKE?
WHAT DECISION WILL YOU MAKE?
an encounter a DARAGON fan would want to experience even once in a life time.
The Venetian Encounter
(once in a lifetime)
by: midorinohime
(once in a lifetime)
by: midorinohime
Emerald’s POV (a fan)
It's finally my most awaited week. There are only a few days before November 28 and I am still here in the Philippines. My father had given a lot of works to finish and I am growing quite uneasy. I have to go there, by hook or by crook! I need to be a part of that event! I just need to see them live and see their happy yet fierce faces as they perform and claim their awards. Of course I know they will all win! They are the best of the bests! Or maybe I am just a hardcore fan. haha.
I go to different countries for some business and whenever I go to Korea, I try to find some time to see my favorite artists. Oh, have I told you who they are? I guess not. I am a fan of YG artists and when I say fan, I mean a real big fan and this time, they are going to attend the 2010 music award. It's in Macau, China and I really, truly, desperately wanted to go.
So when my dad told me that I have to go to China for a business meeting, I instantly said yes and pack my things up before my father decides to cancel it or send someone else. I don't want to take any chances. So here I am cramming to pack my things and get ready for the flight. I live in Mindanao so I have to travel to Manila, one of my countries biggest cities, and book a flight to Macau.
I called some of my friends and told them that I could watch this years MAMA. They were so excited. They even asked me to take some pictures if I get to see their biases. Oh goodness! Of Course, I'd do that. They don't even have to ask me.
One of my friends told me that YG artists are staying at The Venetian hotel so I decided to stay there as well. I might get a chance to see them. I am already feeling so excited!
Ha! That would be the best day of my life. I really did not care if it would be so expensive. Just, I wanted to see them.
I called the hotel and asked for a suite good for one person. They suggested a suite they call Rialto. I kind of remembered Rialto of Enchanted Kingdom! haha. But Oh well, don't mind me. hehe.
And so I booked a flight to Macau and arrived safely, thank you very much. It's a three hour flight from my country to the beautiful city of Macau.
I was actually so worried for it's already seven in the evening and I was still in Cebu. My flight from Manila to Macau is ten in the evening too and I can't help but worry. Good thing I managed to get there on time and boarded the plane, all the time thinking of ways to get to see the YG artists, especially Dara Park and G-Dragon. I am a 100% Appler. And my heart beats for them.
So I arrived in Macau early Friday morning. I feel so exhausted felt like taking the whole day to rest. I was picked up by a limousine from the hotel (it's one of the privilege I got from booking a Rialto suite) to go to The Venetian. I was actually surprised when someone approached me and asked me if I am Emerald Salvatore (XDDD I love it because of The Vampire Diaries). I was freaked out but then he introduced himself and said that he was there to pick me up. wheepee! I get to ride a Limo!
The Venetian Hotel is so huge! I heard that in the first floor there is like a huge Casino, restaurants and theatres. Maybe I can try my luck there. Uhm but for now have to take a rest. I am feeling the jet lag now.
They gave me the swipe card for my suite and informed me that it's on the third floor.
Everything is so elegant and luxurious. The money I paid for the hotel is really worth it. Even the security is superb! I feel like I can walk around my room naked without worrying about anything. (ehem ehem *grins*)
I pushed the door open and, "Wow!!!!" I exclaimed with glee. "Amazing!" There I see a spacious living room, mini bar, and oh! My eyes widen in suppressed happiness when I stepped in the mini-kitchen. "There is even a Nepresso Coffee Machine!" I love coffees to death and having this here is just so heavenly.
I won't tell that I can die now, nope nope, deary, for I have not accomplished anything yet. I still have to see my client this evening, see 2ne1, Big Bang, and Gummy. And of course watch MAMA. Ha!
So I closed the door and proceeded to go to my room. There was king-sized canopy-draped bed and two bedside tables in either sides of it. In front of the bed is a huge television (and couches too). There was also a walk in closet. I unpacked my things and put the clothes in the cabinet and put my personal things on the table.
I really feel wasted and so I stopped and had a quick shower. The marble bathroom is even more spacious than the living room! Oh, goodness! Need I say it? What do you expect from a five star hotel? hehe
I slipped in my bathrobe and blow my hair dry (the hairdryer and bathrobe also provided by the hotel, just plain great!).
"Ah... finally... a well deserve sleep..." I mumbled as I drifted off to lala land...
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I enjoyed my time inside the room in the afternoon and I almost forgot my appointment with a client! Tsk. tsk. We agreed to meet at nine in the evening; I checked the wall clock and saw that I still have enough time.
Then an idea struck me. “I’ll go out and see things around here. As much as I enjoy Rialto, I can’t waste my time here inside my suite. I have to go out. I need to go out.” I did what I just thought of doing. Of Course, there is this hope inside my heart that I would see my YG Family artists (there is like a .01 percent that I would see them since The Venetian hotel is enormously huge! (I know redundant! But hey it is! Really! Saw from the pictures!)
I was walking inside The Venetian hotel, touring some awesome place, and of course wishing that I would bump into some YG artists. I don’t know but I feel like I want to go back already. And so then I decided to go back into my room. I don't know what has gotten into me again but I suddenly felt like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, so I took the stairs. My room was like in the 3rd floor of the building.
When I finally opened the door of the 3rd floor I saw four people passed by me, two big muscled men and…
Oh my God!!!! It’s… It’s G-dragon and Dara Park!!!! , my mind screamed. Omo!!! They are holding hands! They are holding hands! They are holding hands!, my mind continued to scream and my heart beats so fast. I was like sh*t...my hands are trembling and I could not even move a muscle...
But I still got a chance to take pictures of them. Omo! I think they saw me. They both smiled at me and of course, I was dazzled by the beautiful couple, could help but smile back at them. But when I saw teh big goons behind them, my smile was replaced by fear. I ran back to my room discreetly, acting like I did not see them.
Omona! What should I do?!
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Dara’s POV
“Dara…” we had just finished our rehearsals with the other performers. It’s tiring yes, but I could not help but still feel hyper. It’s tomorrow! The Mnet Asian Music Awards!
I am so excited for Jiyong, Senghyun and Young Bae are going to perform tomorrow! I really wanted to watch it! But they said that they need me in their performance!
We’re in our suite, provided by YG-sunbae. Eh, it is not my and G-dragon’s suite. Hehe. Don't get any naughty thoughts there. Actually, I share the suite with Bommie but she is out now. I don’t know where, she is probably with Seunghyun and the others. They often give us time to be together.
“Yes?”
“Are you hungry?” he asked. “Let’s go eat.”
“Eh? Let’s wait for the others yongie! It’s too dangerous to walk around the hotel with just the two of us. Fans might…”
“But my stomach is already complaining, baby girl…” he pouted.
I found his pout so cute that I smiled at him right away. Sigh. Who would be able to resist this handsome guy?
“Alright, let’s eat.” I said, as I stood and walked towards the door. Yongie hopped and hopped, acting like a hyper child again. “Yongie!”
“Hehe, Sorry, Babe. I was just so excited to eat dinner with you!” I shook my head in disbelief but the smile never left my face. Then he turned to the two bodyguards. He was also smiling.
“We’re going out to eat.”
“It’s okay, Mr. Kwon but we need to escort you. Orders from the boss.” One of them said.
“But, I want to..”
“It’s okay Ji… Come on! I thought you are starving already.” I winked at him and grabbed his hand. “Let’s go eat! Kyah!” I exclaimed, much like the way I act when in front of the 2ne1 TV camera. He just loves me doing that so I never forget to do so. Haha
He chuckled, “Okay okay.”
We we’re walking down the third floor hallway when the fire exit’s door opened. Oh my God. Someone’s coming out. I tried to jerk my hand away from Jiyong but he is too pre-occupied with telling me where we will eat and what food we can order. Jiyong… someone’s coming!
The girl was momentarily frozen as we walked nearer and nearer with us. I saw her discreetly take a picture of us. What should I do?
Finally, Jiyong noticed the girl; he looked at me and smiled. He squeezed my hand as a sign of comfort. I felt myself finally relaxing. Jiyong trusts our fans. They will never betray us.
Ji is so amazing, right? I mean, I already feel like running back to the girl and beg her not to reveal the pictures. But he still trusts her not to, even giving her his smile. On the other hand, I feel so worried. I remember how the fans reacted when Dong Wook and Byulee's relationship was revealed. And also the recent one with SHINee's Jonghyun. I can't help but be scared of what fans might do. i even read an article about fans committing suicide after hearing that their idols are already taken. Oh, I don't want that to happen. But Jiyong here fully gives his trusts to our fans. And I can't help but trust them too seeing how much he trusts them. He loves them as much as he loves me...
wait...eh???? no, no, maybe he loves them like .10 percent less than he loves me.. hehe. But yeah. He loves them nonetheless.
So when we are about to pass by her, we both smiled at her, and she smiled back. We continued our way. Then my dearest dongsaeng-like oppa whispered, “Don’t worry about it, honey bunny. You know our fans will always protect us, right?”
“Yes, they will…” I finally said smiling back at him. Yes, I am sure she would not do anything that would harm us both. I believed my boyfriend and erased the worry from my mind.
However, the body guards exchanged looks and quick nods, fully know what YG’s orders. The two does not need to know. They can’t take risks.
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Emerald’s POV
Despite the excitement that happened to me that time, I still have business to do and so I went out to meet my client. I arrived at my suite really late that night for my client was late! I really hate people who are not punctual. They are just so wasting my time! I mean come on! What if the two muscled men saw me there and shoot me?! Okay, I know I am exaggerating. Hehe. But still they look so scary!
I slept for almost eleven hours! That must be record breaking for me! Haha. It’s the most important day! I have to watch MAMA! Yay! I’ll get to watch it!
Of course, 2ne1, gummy and Taeyang rocked their Red Carpet Entrance! They all look so gorgeous and adorable and fierce at the same time. I wonder if Dara still remembers me. I think she saw me last night. I just hope the bodyguards are not with her.
It was about to start, and I can feel the excitement buzzing inside the Arena. All the fans are screaming and cheering for their idols. The Tiger JK’s opening performance with the other artists from different countries hyped up the crowd. But what excited the fans the most was when the voice over announced 2ne1’s entrance.
How should I say it? I was like in a trance while watching them marching down the steps, Dara waving happily at the audience. I waved back at her but of course she would not really see me. Ha!
I was so surprised when Bom spoke Chinese! Haha she’s so cute. I remembered there is this 2ne1 TV special where she’s singing a Chinese version of You and I. Minzy greeted the fans in Japanese and CL in English.
I was almost in tears when I heard Dara’s voice. Omo! She greeted the crowd in pure tagalog. And it warmed my heart. She never forgets to look back at where she started and that’s why I love her so much.
As much as I want to stay, I had to go back to the hotel… I know it just started but I was asked to go back so I did. I only got to watch Taeyang and Dara’s I need a girl… He kissed her! Oh, well, it does not have effect on me anymore, for I very well know the truth! Haha!
When I finally got back to my suite, I quickly logged in to my facebook account. I was debating with myself the whole time if I should post in facebook. I took my phone out of my purse and looked for the picture. It was a good shot. G-dragon talking sweetly to Dara while Dara’s smiling but her eyes caught something (or someone, that is named me) a few steps ahead. I only took two (or three? Must check it then) pictures. The other one was when G-dragon was talking to his bodyguard and Dara’s smile gone replaced by a frown ad clouded fear in her eyes.
I copied the pictures on the computer, when my friend messaged me. I already started telling her the story when she sent me a chat message. Geez! This dongsaeng, so impatient!
Anna: Waaah your message!!!!! What do you mean by that??? kyah....
Emerald: Oh yeah! I was about to write the story! Never mind!
: I just got back from MAMA, it was awesome...I saw them performed and they did some remix of their song and how Taeyang and Dara danced...
Anna: Uwwa!!! Unnie! I wanna hear the story! What happened????
Geez, did not I say she’s so impatient?! Haha. You have to learn long-suffering dongsaeng! Evil laugh…QuoteEmerald: ohhh my god Anne...so many revelations...
Anna: aww~~ I could not watch it I just got back from church![]()
Anna: Ya! Unnie! You're killing me! I promise I won't tell anyone at all... I swear! Cross my heart! Hehe PEKSMAN! (A tagalog slang of saying promise)
Then I told her what happened. I should not let her wait or she’ll keep on bugging me without end! XD
Just as I was about to share the pictures to my friend, someone suddenly knocked on my door.
Emerald: wait. Someone’s knocking at my door... be right back...
I tried to see who the people are in the small peephole and was shocked. Omo! It’s them! The bulky, scary looking, bodyguards. Omo! Omo! What am I gonna do????!!!!
I don’t know if I should open the door. If I won’t I am afraid they might force the door open but if I will I am afraid they’ll kill me. Eh? Kill? No way! They would not really do that right! Omo! Are they gonna hurt me?????
I ran back to the computer and messaged my friend
Emerald: Help!!!!!
But their pounding on the door is getting louder. I feel so scared that my whole body is already trembling. I don’t have a choice but to open my door.
Okay, Emmy. You can do it. Smile.
I flashed my pearly white teeth at them and say, “Uhm…yes?”
“We were waiting for you, miss?” the one with a clean shaven head and dark sunglasses said with his eerie (well, to me it is) voice.
“I-it…I-it’s Emmy,” I stuttered.
“Yes, miss Emmy. I believe you have seen Ms. Dara and Mr. Jiyong last night, didn’t you?”
I could not force my voice to come out and say yes so I just nodded my head. Up… Down… Up… Down… Then I finally get a grip of what’s happening. Where are my manners? “P-please come in…”
When they were finally settled in, I offered them drinks but they refused. So I just sat down on the sofa across from them and waited for them to speak.
“Okay… Here’s the thing miss. We know that you took photos of them together. We would like to offer you some token BUT in return we’ll borrow your mobile phone for a short second and we’ll delete the pictures. Here…”
The other guy reached in his coat and handed me hundred dollar bills. I did not know what was happening now. They probably assumed that I already agreed. I felt so scared of them that my hands acted on their own and gave the mobile phone to them. When they finally deleted it all, the clean-round headed monster spoke again, “If this picture leaked in the internet, and if you ever saved a copy, pictures are posted online, we’ll know who spread them.”
I felt goose bumps on my skin. I could not help but just nod again.
After handing back my mobile, the other guy, who looks more of a goon than the other one said, “If that happens, Miss Emmy, expect to hear a call from our lawyer for we will definitely sue you.” Then he removed his sunglasses (for goodness sakes, who wears sunglasses inside a hotel in the middle of the night, well…anyways) and smiled at me. “We are just scaring you but if you really are big fan of Ms. Dara and Mr. Jiyong, you have to protect their secret. You can post the pictures if ever you have one after two years though. Don’t forget the FAN PROTECT RULE.”
He emphasized on the last three words. “Well, we’ll go ahead now. Thank you for cooperating with us. We’re sorry for scaring you.”
And with that they bowed and I escorted them to the door. After the moment they stopped out of the room, I breathed a sigh of relief. I am still alive!!!!
I went back to the computer and stared at the pictures saved on my files.
Then I remembered Dara’s speech, how she enthusiastically greeted filipino fans and how they (dara and GD) both smiled at me. And right then and there, I feel like I have to do it.
My friend already typed in several messages. Still trembling, I replied to her. That gave me a heart attack. Whew!
Anna: Why? What happened?
Anna: Unnie!!!
Anna: Ya! Unnie!
Emerald: nothing hee hee...now I know why you have to obey FAN PROTECT...
Anna: why? Why? Why? Why?
Emerald: there were 2 people knocking at my door and told me they’ll pay for the pictures I got when I saw GD and DARA.. They deleted the picture and paid me $1000 and told me if this picture leaked in the internet, im the one to blame...huu huu they said I have to wait for 2 years before I share the pic...ohh bother....
Emerald: I was scared there...i thought they are gonna hurt me,,,
Anna: OMG!!!! It's okay unnie! hehe as long as we both know that DARAGON is real...I am already so happy!
Emerald: I was about to share to you the pictures... huu huu
Anna: And they already deleted it all?
Emerald: I only have 2 pictures of them they took my phone and camera... and they were looking at them and erased it... what a bummer...and i am still holding 10 $100 in my hand.
Emerald: I was actually wondering why they did not approach me in the morning or day light...
Anna: You should have saved a copy of the pictures somewhere but won't post of course..
Anna: Hmmmm yeah, maybe people might recognize them and link them to YG artists... IDK what you think?
Emerald: yes…
Emerald: shizzz...i was about to share the picture to you..:0
Anna: so you also deleted the pictures you saved or you did not save any?
Emerald: I saved a picture of course...But I deleted and thought that what i saw is enough, as long as I know that they are real. I was about to post it in our page too.. lol my hands are itching to do it..
I mean the couple needs privacy...so the revelation can wait...
Anna: good thing you did not... OMG! imagine the buzz it's going to make...
At least we both know they are real... I so wanna wish them a happy ever after..:)
Anna: So Unnie! How was the Grand Canal?
Emerald: ...lol...i was so excited of mama and that i totaly forgot about the canal..
Anna: lol! Haha I was thrilled to think you'd see it! hehe it's like one of teh famous tourist spots there right? uwa! Go unnie!![]()
Emerald: The Venetian is a very huge place, and god gave me the opportunity to see Daragon in a very huge place, its like being in the right place at a right time,..![]()
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sigh
Emerald: i wouldn't dare ride at the canal though, I mostly see lovers ride in the boat and i don't have any as of the moment.. lolololol forget I said that..
Anna: lol you should have blackmailed GD to go with you wahahaha
Emerald: and then Dara will Kill me... and YG too... haa haa I love their pair, i wouldn't dare destroy it..
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Author's POV
"She won't leak it,"
"Yes, yongie, I know. Our fans are just awesome like that? Right?"
A couple having their date at the Grand Canal. Without worries. Just happiness. Being together makes them both stronger and better. They were both wearing masks but they don't need to see each other's faces for they already imprinted it in their minds and hearts...
Author's Note:
Eh, this is kind of different from the usual stories here and I am not really sure if I should post here? But you can always tell me right? hehe Thank you in advance! What can you say about it. Not much DaraGon Moments but more of an account of what might have happened if a fan sees DARAGON TOGETHER in MACAU... hehe So tell me... What's on your mind?